1959 Ford Popular vs. 1998 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1998 Nissan Serena is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Popular would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Nissan Serena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Nissan Serena (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1959 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Serena weights approximately 650 kg more than 1959 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Nissan Serena (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ford Popular | 1998 Nissan Serena | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Popular | Serena |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 26 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 63 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2740 mm |